Ian Bloom

CFP

®,

RLP

®

Certified Financial Planner

Ian Bloom CFP

Expertise

Financial life planning, investment management, financial literacy

Education

Appalachian State University (BA); The American College of Financial Services (CFP®); Kinder Institute of Life Planning (RLP®)

About

Ian Bloom, CFP®, RLP®, is a certified financial planner, registered life planner, a member of the Financial Review Council at Policygenius, the owner of Open World Financial Life Planning, and the author of "A Gamer's Guide to Money." Previously, he was a financial advisor at MetLife and MassMutual, as well as a director with the Financial Planning Association of the Triangle. In addition to his CFP® and RLP® certifications, he holds FINRA series 7 and series 66 licenses.

In the press

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Selected stories from Ian

What is the impact of interest rate changes on your annuity?

The interest you earn on your annuity can impact the payments you receive. Your interest rate will depend on your insurer and the type of annuity you purchase.

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Do annuities affect financial aid & other benefits?

Annuity income can affect some types of financial aid and Social Security benefits, but it depends on the specific benefits you apply for, and sometimes, the type of annuity you own.

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How does an annuity fit into your overall retirement plan?

Annuities can provide a fixed income stream and help you manage your money in retirement. Whether or not an annuity is right for you depends on your personal financial situation and goals.

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